

Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (5%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (74%)
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
23560 mi | plus adjustment of tailgate latch. |
4000 mi | Drivers door would not latch. It was inspected, dealer could not find problem. |
4500 mi | Drivers door would not latch |
827 mi | One of the self-tapping screws was missing on the fender liner. Dealer installed the screw under warranty |
42000 mi | Replaced defective spare tire inflation equipment. Had had two flat tires, and road service could not get it to work either time. When at the dealer for service I told the service representative about the problem, and said that even though it was over a year since I'd bought the car, I felt it was their responsibility to make sure this safety equipment was working properly when they sold me the car, and asked them to fix or replace it. The service rep consulted with his superior, and they replaced the defective tire inflation mechanism. |
32000 mi | (1) Driver window would not fully close |
50840 mi C $2300 |
Also replaced a broken fuel door lock mechanism. One say I looked and it was open, mechanism wouldn’t work. The fuel door on a Q5 opens when you push it in slightly, but only when car is unlocked. |
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
30700 mi | Loud intermittent noise when closing the rear hatch. Identified to the dealer at about 18,000 miles and the dealer verified that there was a problem. Took some time to obtain the appropriate new hinge assembly. Installed and good so far. |
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
53940 mi | Headlight spray mechanism |
9000 mi | Windows squeaky when going down |
turbocharged 225hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
15780 mi | Rear screen washer nozzle failed. Fixed under warranty Car was serviced and a non-urgent recall done at the same time. |
28830 mi | HARD NOISE IN THE FRONT SEAT WHEN WE CHANGE THE DRIVER |
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
38000 mi US $20 |
Nail in tire patched |
34000 mi | Replace side mirrors |
supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
41000 mi US $1200 |
4 tires and alignment |
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
5000 mi | Fuel door would not open correctly. |
43000 mi | 2018 part recall. Minor inconvenience |
13420 mi | Electric mirror defective. Grease applied. |
supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
28000 mi | The window made a brief scraping sound when starting to lower. Dealer examined and determined that one of the cable clips was broken. Part was ordered and repaired under warranty. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
39000 mi US $82 |
Driver side vanity mirror light fell out. Whole light assembly had to be replaced |
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
18900 mi | Driver's side window making cracking sound when going down. Also, side-view mirror adjustments very noisy. Dealer said they cleaned track for window and lubricated mirrors. The sound is better but not gone for the windows. |
50 mi US $60 |
Rear license plate holder was damaged; Could not remove screw holding license plate |
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
91000 mi US $500 |
Windshield washer pump leaking and replaced |
Engine not specified
49100 mi US $500 |
Driver's seat belt does not retract. Could not replicate, again. |
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
60000 mi US $125 |
Back window wiper spray nozzle |
42680 mi | car didn't start and sometimes sputtered even after starting. Diagnosis indicated a faulty fuel pump control module. Part replaced under warranty. |
100000 mi US $30 |
Tailgate struts replaced |
2000 mi | Passenger window was making loud screeching sound when going down. |
43000 mi | Rear windshield wiper fluid was not spraying. Original used car inspection noted that the nozzle had been replaced a month before the car was bought. Dealer replaced the nozzle and unplugged the tube. |
55900 mi US $85 |
Fluid hose for rear wiper clogged. The repair cost more than $85, but it was under warranty and that is my deductible. |
17000 mi | Sun visors 'droop' in warm weather. Drivers side seat belt base broken on delivery. Audi replaced without questioning. |
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
57200 mi US $239 |
Upper Tail Gate latch did not latch and had to be replaced. |
94446 mi US $788 |
Driver's Door did not unlock/open from the outside. Malfunction of the driver';s door lock assembly. Replaced faulty drivers door lock assembly. |
18000 mi | Replaced rear windshield wiper unit. |
25000 mi | Trunk lock broke to the tailgate so the tailgate was not locking and consequently, the brake lights were not functioning correctly. |
Engine not specified
9000 mi | Rearview mirror came off in hand. My wife had just taken over from me on a journey and was making a minor adjustment to rear view mirror. Was told that 2 hands should be used to alter position of mirror-never been told this in 40 years of |
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
71800 mi C $750 |
115K Maintenance and Backup Sensor with intermittent issues, dealer says just dirty |
108500 mi C $250 |
Rust Lug Nuts |
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
78000 mi US $788 |
Blower motor resistor malfunction and changed |
6200 mi | headlight level malfunction |
61400 mi US $240 |
replaced driver's door lock |
16500 mi | Front window makes << cric-crac >> noise. Dealer followed Audi bulletin, disassembled doors, added velcro, lubrificated parts, reassembled door. The problem is still there. AUDI did the process a 2nd time. The problem is still there. |
63700 mi | Rear Hatch will not latch. Dealer Cleaned/Lubed the Latch. Fixed. |
15000 mi US $162 |
Front end shimmy and pull hard left when driving over 70mph Dealer stated needed front end alignment. Rear washer head clogged/cleaned out head. Tire pressure alarm on for no reason at least once a month check tires ok reset alarm |
38420 mi C $50 |
Plenum warped and leaking into passenger compartment |
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
51000 mi | Power Tailgate intermittently stopped opening, needed to be aligned. Covered by cpo program |
25000 mi | Driver door handle cable replaced |
5000 mi | Windshield washer pump leaking - replaced pump. |